Emily Russell, NCPR

Big Moose, NY is the kind of place that has one speed limit for cars and another just for snowmobiles. The tiny community in the western Adirondacks is big into snowmobiling, but it’s been pretty quiet there lately.

Professors at Paul Smith's College in the Adirondacks are preparing a resolution to ask for clarity on the pending merger with a New York City non-profit.

North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) crossed the aisle Thursday to vote in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act. The act codifies and protects same-sex and interracial marriage under federal law.

The largest class of New York State Forest Rangers recently graduated in Lake Placid. The ceremony was an emotional culmination to months of training and years of determination among the new graduates. The ranger force is now larger by more than 30%, though state officials say diversifying the force is still a work in progress.

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik has declared victory against her Democratic challenger, Matt Castelli, winning her 5th term in Congress.

When you go to cast your ballot in this year’s midterm election, remember to flip it over. On the back, you’ll see Proposition 1, which asks New Yorkers whether the state should borrow $4.2 billion for environmental projects.

About a hundred Spanish-speaking police officers from New York are heading down to Puerto Rico this week to help deal with the devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona.

Former CIA officer Matt Castelli has won the Democratic primary for New York's 21st House District. Castelli will face Republican Elise Stefanik for her seat in Congress in November.

Parks across the country are celebrating the 200th anniversary of Fredrick Law Olmsted's birth. Olmsted designed a number of parks in the U.S., including New York's crown jewel, Central Park.